Frequently Asked Questions
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I recognize the variety of ways in which people identify, and welcome individuals of every race, culture, gender identity, and sexual orientation into treatment.
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I do not participate in any insurance plans. However, if you have out-of-network benefits, I will provide the necessary paperwork for you to submit to your insurer for partial reimbursement. As an initial step, please contact your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network mental health and teletherapy benefits, including percentage of costs reimbursed, limits on number of sessions per year, and the status of your deductible.
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Individual therapy - $350 per 50-minute session
Initial evaluation - $400 per hour, usually two hours total
Group therapy - $175 per 60-minute session
Payments are made by credit card at the time of service using a secure online system
Learn more about your right to a “good faith estimate” of expected charges
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Please provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling requests to avoid a full-fee charge. I will make every effort to reschedule your appointment within the same week.
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Typically, therapy sessions take place weekly for 50 minutes. Ninety-minute or twice-weekly appointments are available as indicated. As you improve, we will hold sessions less frequently in preparation for ending therapy. After completing a course of treatment, occasional “booster” sessions are available for support.
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The duration of therapy varies depending on the nature of a person’s problems and goals. A typical course of treatment lasts between 12-24 weeks. However, longer-term therapy may be beneficial to address more complicated and longstanding issues.
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I offer teletherapy to residents of Connecticut, New York and states participating in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) through my Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT).
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Therapy sessions take place Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM. I make every effort to respond to correspondence between sessions as quickly as possible, but I am not a crisis service. For emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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No, clinical psychologists do not prescribe medication.
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Yes, with permission, I will communicate with your other providers, including psychiatrists, physicians, and/or academic support teams.
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We will discuss what level of family engagement feels right for you. With your consent, limited involvement of caregivers or partners in treatment is welcome and often encouraged, but not mandatory for individuals 18 and over. The purpose of family participation is usually to provide background information and learn how to facilitate your treatment progress at home. I do not provide family therapy.
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Therapy is confidential and I will keep your information private. I am obligated to break confidentiality in situations where there is a concern that someone is at risk of harming themself or someone else, or a concern about child, elder, or dependent adult abuse. We will review these and other legal/ethical exceptions to confidentially during our initial session.
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I work with people ages 17 and older.